Interpretive Nature Walk: Grafenwoehr, Germany

Today, we went to a homeschool group field trip to the Grafenwoehr nature trail. We were guided by two well-informed, German (English-speaking) women who made the hike a fabulous learning experience. 

Our guides were wonderful. So knowledgeable about the wildlife in the area and very much in tune with what the kids needed. Lots of hands-on, lots of demonstration, lots of patience and kindness. We had a great time. 

The guides gave all the kids little canvas bags to fill with specimens from trees on the hike, which they all pulled out toward the end to discuss and compare. 

We saw some cool plants we've never seen before, like this neat "jelly" mushroom. 

Tuna enjoyed the time with the other homeschool kids. 

Deadly mushrooms!

Our homeschool group has a lot of activities planned for this school year. We'll pick and choose which ones to attend. Today whetted our appetite for more, though. We had a great time, and learned a bit, too!